Analysis of Peace Of Mind



I wanted reasons for happiness. I looked for reasons to smile.
I searched for reasons to laugh and dance
and prance around a while.
 I saw a magnificent sunrise. I heard a baby's coo.
I felt sincere handshakes and hugs,
embracement can accrue.
 I wanted reasons for gratitude. I looked for reasons to praise.
I searched for reasons for thankfulness
that health and wealth can raise.
 I saw a bountiful table set. I heard the choirs sing.
I felt the gentle zephyrs blow
the sails on yachts to bring.
 I wanted reasons for peace of mind. I looked for reasons to rest.
I searched for reasons to be content
bestowed on people blest.
 I saw a placid pastural scene. I heard a waterfall.
I felt the brush of angels' kiss
that lovers can recall.


Scheme ABACDCEBEFGFHIHJKJ
Poetic Form
Metre 1101011001111011 111101101 010101 11001001110101 1101101 1101 110101101111011 1111011 110111 11010010111011 11010101 011111 1101011111111011 111101110 011101 110101111010 11011101 11011
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 721
Words 134
Sentences 18
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 18
Lines Amount 18
Letters per line (avg) 32
Words per line (avg) 7
Letters per stanza (avg) 579
Words per stanza (avg) 134
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Submitted on February 05, 2010

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Wallace Dean LaBenne

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